Following their election win on February 23, 2025, Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc is entering exploratory talks with the SPD to form a new government. Despite the CDU/CSU securing 28.5% of the vote, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil made it clear that a coalition is not assured due to significant policy disagreements on migration, taxation, and public spending. Merz has committed to avoiding a partnership with the far-right AfD, who received 20.8% of the vote, as he aims for a government formation by Easter 2025, though exact timelines are still uncertain.
Merz aims to swiftly form the government after his conservative bloc's election win, but coalition discussions with the SPD face key policy disagreements.
Outgoing Chancellor Scholz's SPD experienced a historic low, winning only 16.4%, while CDU/CSU received 28.5% of the votes, leading the negotiations.
Klingbeil emphasized that while discussions are underway, a coalition with the CDU/CSU is not guaranteed, citing significant policy differences as a major hurdle.
Merz has ruled out a coalition with the far-right AfD, maintaining a political 'firewall' against them, as coalition talks with SPD commence.
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